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Patent GB-189821613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Air Seal or Water Valve Devices for Syphon Discharge Fittings and the like.
Inventor: ROBERTSON STEWART
Filed: 1898-10-14
Granted: 1898-12-03
Abstract: 21,613. Robertson, S. Oct. 14. Tanks; siphons.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 24,981, A.D. 1896. The portion of the discharge pipe in which the obstruction to flow takes place is enlarged in cross-section as shown at M. Various arrangements, such as those shown in Figs. 1, 2, and 3, for obstructing the flow are shown.
Patent GB-189823503-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Controlling the Operation of Electric Motors.
Inventor: SEE HORACE
Filed: 1898-11-08
Granted: 1899-01-14
Abstract: 23,503. Lake, H. H., [See, H.]. Nov. 8. Electric steering, supplying currents for.-Relates to switches for controlling the duration and direction of the motion of electric motors for steering and manoeuvring ships. Fig. 1 shows a plan of the switch and the connections to the motor 60. The switch lever 30 is connected to two cross-arms 33 34 carrying the arc-shaped contact-bars 41, 42, 43, 44. The arms 33, 34 are connected by springs 35, 36 to a boss on the pivoted locking-lever which carries contacts for rubbing on the arcs 41 &c. when the lever 30 is turned to an operative position as shown in dotted lines. The lever 28 is provided with pivoted lever jaws 55, 56 connected by a spring 59 and arranged to grip one of the spring stops 3-13. The lever is released by an internal spring plunger provided with a core from the solenoid 40. As long as the contacts 75, 76 are held together by a stud on the worm-driven disc 64, the plunger is held back, but, as soon as the disc has moved far enough to release the springs, the plunger is shot forwards and, disengaging the atop, for example, 8, allows the arm 28 to rotate and engage with the next stop, and so on, until the circuit is broken.
Patent GB-189824475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method and Means of Splitting Stones.
Inventor: KREUZER KARL
Filed: 1898-11-19
Granted: 1899-09-02
Abstract: 24,475. Kreuzer, K. Nov. 19. Dressing granite &c.-Relates to a method and means for splitting granite, syenite, &c. into slabs or blocks for paving purposes. The stone, resting on a support d against a fixed cutter a, is struck by the cutter f carried by the pendulum block h. The cutters are mounted in dovetail grooves in the anvil and hammer. The Provisional Specification states that one cutter may be movable vertically.
Patent GB-189824526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Tobacco-pipes and Cigar or Cigarette HOlders.
Inventor: VENTURA GENARO TAGELL Y
Filed: 1898-11-21
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 24,526. Ventura, G. T. y. Nov. 21. Tobacco pipes and cigar and cigarette holders.- The bore of the stem a of a pipe or cigar &c. holder is enlarged for the reception of a helically grooved cylinder b by which a long smoke passage is formed. The cylinder b may be separate, as shown, or may be a projection from the mouthpiece, or may be otherwise arranged.
Patent GB-189827312-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Trimming for Millinery, Fancy and the like Articles, and the Method of Producing the same.
Inventor: HUNTER EMILY WALKER
Filed: 1898-12-27
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 27,312. Hunter, E. W. Dec. 27. Openwork fabrics.-In order to form a special kind of trimming, fabrics are woven with the warp or weft threads omitted in one or more places.
Patent GB-189912349-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Treating Mineral, Resin, and Tar Oils, and in the Preparation of Products therefrom.
Inventor: BOLEG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 12,349. Boleg, F. June 13. Emulsions, making.-Relates to the production of emulsifiable mineral, resin, and tar oils soluble in water, or mixtures of resin oil and mineral or tar oil. A mixture of mineral oil or tar oil and crude light coloured resin oil is treated with finelydivided steam under pressure. Soda lye is added, and boiling continued till the oil and lye separate. After standing, the clear oil is drawn off to an oxidizing-apparatus, where it is treated for some time with finely-divided compressed air or with ozone. Finally, the oil is treated in a pressure still with methylated spirit, ammonia, and gelatine solution.
Patent GB-189916432-A (GB)
Title: Method of and Means for Mounting and Preserving Insects of the Order of Lepidoptera.
Inventor: MICHALINOS ZORZIS GEORGIOS
Filed: 1899-08-12
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 16,432. Michalinos, Z. G. Aug. 12. Books.-Specimens of lepidoptera to serve as book illustrations are mounted without the body portions, which are painted in position by hand. Hand-painted surroundings may be added to enhance the effects. The agglutinant used for mounting is a mixture of alcohol, rosemary, camphor, honey or glycerine, and zinc borate, &c., with an aqueous solution of gums arabic, senegal, or tragacanth, and size &c.
Patent GB-189919318-A (GB)
Title: Improved Devices for Joining together Screwed Metal Pipes and the like.
Inventor: CHISHOLM JAMES
Filed: 1899-09-26
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 19,318. Chisholm, J. Sept. 26. Screw unions.-A screwed coupling or union for screwed metal pipes for steam, water, gas, or other purpose, and also applicable to taps, valves, cocks, and other fittings, is shown in Fig. 5. The sleeve or socket piece A screws on to the pipes or the like to be joined, and is made with a bevelled socket a<5> to receive the lead or soft packing B, which is compressed by the screwed gland D, also bevelled at d<3>. The exterior of the socket piece A and the head of the gland D are made of hexagonal or other shape. The plain gland portion d<2> may be separate from the nut portion d<1>, or the gland may be turned square at the end as in Specification No. 23,992, A.D. 1893, and a loose bevelled. washer inserted between the gland end and the packing.
Patent GB-189920106-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Running Gear for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: EISENHUTH JOHN WASHINGTON
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1899-12-23
Abstract: 20,106. Eisenhuth, J. W. March 11, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Disc-wheels; dust-excluders and oil retainers; felloes or rims; hubs.-Rollers 7 separated by washers 8 are placed between the spindles 4 and the hubs 6, and a washer 9 is also fitted between the disc 14 and hub 6. The wheel rim is in two parts 12, 13 connected together, the first formed with the hub 6 and the second adapted to run on the balls 22.
Patent GB-189920355-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Manufacturing Crystallized Sugar or Sugar Candy, and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: FLESCHE HERMANN
Filed: 1899-10-10
Granted: 1899-12-02
Abstract: 20,355. Flesche, H. Oct. 10. Raw sugar, obtaining.-In order to obtain crystallized sugar or candy, the solution is cooled in exhausted receivers. The cylindrical receiver a is fitted with rails e, and the vessels g have wheels so that they can be easilyrunin or outof the receiver. The end d of the receiver can be closed in an airtight manner, and the air exhausted through the pipes b. Pipes c may be arranged within the receiver for heating purposes.
Patent GB-189921427-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Spraying Colour, Slip, Glaze, and Enamel.
Filed: 1899-10-26
Granted: 1900-09-29
Abstract: 21,427. Holloway, G. E., and Dellagana &. Co., B Oct. 26. Pottery; enamelling.-Relates to apparatus for spraying paint, colour, slip, glaze, or enamel over pottery or glass ware or other surfaces, in substitution for hand painting or stencilling. A straight or cranked tube B, rocked by a hand or other lever L, carries spraying-nozzles A which are supplied with compressed air through the tube G and with paint through the tail ends H' of the induction tubes H. These tubes H<1> dip into the paint in the reservoir or into a receptacle K carried by the shaft which dips into the paint, and they serve to agitate the paint ; or a separate agitator may be attached. According to the Provisional Specification, a circular air vessel carrying the nozzles is rotated by air escaping tangentially.
Patent GB-189923285-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1899-11-22
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 23,285. British Thomson - Houston Co., [Rice, E. W.]. Nov. 22. Arc lamps.-A clutch or other lamp, for use on a polyphase alternating system, is provided with several parallel stationary electrodes 17, each connected to one of the supply mains 8, 9, 10, and with one thicker movable electrode 12, which is connected through a regulating-coil 13 with a neutral return conductor 15. The stationary electrodes 17 are placed so far apart as to prevent arcs from forming directly between them, and an arc is maintained from them to the movable electrode 12 even with very low frequency. A three-phase arrangement is shown in Fig. 3 ; a lamp with two stationary electrodes may be used on a four-wire system carrying two currents in quadrature, by supplying the lamp from a transformer, the two secondaries of which are connected by a common middle wire with the movable electrode.
Patent GB-190003803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Leather Stretching Machines.
Inventor: ADAMS FRED HERBERT
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 3803. Adams, F. H. Feb. 27. Hides and skins, tanned or tawed, treating.-A machine for stretching leather is formed of a lower leather-holding bed-plate, and an upper vertically-adjustable pressure head. The former consists of two parallel bars A, having a fixed or adjustable clamping-block B with a verticallyadjustable clamping-bar B<1> at one end, and a longitudinally-adjustable clamping-block E, also having a vertically-adjustable clamping-bar E<1>, at the other. The block E is held in position by pawls e and racks a. Across the bed are placed longitudinally-adjustable metal cleats D. The pressure head F has similar cleats G arranged intermediately with those beneath. The leather, hide, &c. is held between the clamps B and E, as shown, and the pressure bar is lowered upon it by any convenient device. The device shown consists of a stationary beam K, through which pass screws H, operated by gearing I, L, and pulleys N, N'. After being forced downwards to stretch the leather, the pressure head may be raised, the clamp E re-adjusted so as to pull the leather straight, and the pressure head again lowered. This may be repeated as often as desired.
Patent GB-190004259-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Governors for Regulating the Speed of Gas or Air Compressors or Machines for Pumping Liquids.
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1901-03-06
Abstract: 4259. Fraser & Chalmers and Whitmore, F. L. March 6. Centrifugal and fluid governors. -Relates to governors for regulating the speed of gas or air compressors or machines for pumping water or other liquids according to variations in the pressure of the gas or air or in the bead of liquid. The governor operates the fluid-regulating means in the case of a steam engine or water motor, or the regulating-switch in the case of an electric motor. Fig. 1 shows a section through the apparatus, and Fig. 2 shows a section at right-angles on the line w-w. The cut-off or switch is suitably connected to the end 12 of a floating lever 9, which is mounted so as to be capable of being actuated jointly by the centrifugal governor through the lever 11 and by a fluid governor through the plunger 2 and the linkage shown. In the centrifugal governor, the fly-ball arms are connected to the sleeve 16 in such a manner that the leverage increases as the balls fly outward ; two springs 20, 23 are also fitted to it so that their joint action is to prevent hunting at low speeds and to accelerate the action at high speeds. In the fluid governor, the plunger 2 is thrust outwards from the cylinder 1 in opposition to a regulable spring 4 by the pressure of oil admitted by the pipe 39 from a reservoir subjected to the pressure of the fluid which is to be regulated. Adjacent to the cylinder 1 is a cataract cylinder 30 communicating with the former by a regulable duct 31, as shown in Fig. 5. In the cataract cylinder is a weighted plunger 33 connected-to the plunger 2, which is thereby made controllable as regards the rapidity of its action.
Patent GB-190015119-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Sad-irons
Inventor: HAWKINS RHESA ALLEN
Filed: 1900-08-24
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 15,119. Hawkins, R. A. Aug. 24. Ironing. - Relates to sad - irons with detachable handles. The body A is provided with a recess H, which is entered through a transverse slot in the covering- plate C. The handle G is secured to a plate F, having an elongated pendant B, adapted to be passed through the slot into the cavity H and turned to secure the handle to the body. Accidental rotation of the parts is prevented by the spring-held pin K, which passes into one of the openings E or E'.
Patent GB-190103475-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Coating Surfaces
Inventor: SCHIRRA JULIUS
Filed: 1901-02-18
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 3475. Schirra, J., Diffin, F. G., and McDowell, D. C. Feb. 18. Codting- surfaces, compositions f or; coating surfaces with liquids and plastic materials.-Surfaces, such as those of wooden boxes for enclosing coffins &c., are coated with a waterproof composition. The surface is first covered with a layer of pitch 3, and on this sand, previously heated, is sprinkled, and over this is put a layer 5, preferably composed of pulverized cement and oyster shells, suitably moistened. The outer layer may be made to imitate stone &c. by mixing coloured sand &c. with it, and it may be ornamented by impressing designs on it while plastic. In the case of boxes, the lid may be sealed by cement 7 placed as shown in recesses in the upper edges of the sides and ends.
Patent GB-190105052-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metallic Tyres for Road Vehicles.
Inventor: JONES WILLIAM ELI
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-04-27
Abstract: 5052. Jones, W. E., and Randall-Jones, W. W., [trading as Jones & Son, W. E.]. March 9. Tyres, non-elastic.-The metallic tyre A, of the cross-section shown in Fig. 4, is shrunk on to the felloes G, and is additionally held in position by subsidiary means, such as pins J or screws K passed through the base-flanges D, E, or bolts G passed through the tyre and felloes.
Patent GB-190105074-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Punkahs
Inventor: DOWSON AUBREY OSLER
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 5074. Dowson, A. 0. March 9. Fans, punkah.-Upon the hand or motor-driven spindle of centrifugallyacting punkahs, the boss a is formed with sockets, the direction of which is tangential to the spindle. Into these sockets the ends of the fan blades b are received. A fan is shown in plan and in side view in Figs. 5 and 8, respectively. Each blade upon its acting face is formed concave at its inner end d ... d, both in the direction of its width and length, and convex at its outer end e ... e, the curves passing gradually into each other.
Patent GB-190109552-A (GB)
Title: Metal Expanding Channels for Wood Paving and Wood-block Floors in General
Inventor: COOLEY HORATIO
Filed: 1901-05-08
Granted: 1901-08-03
Abstract: 9552. Cooley, H. May 8. Wood-block paving.-To allow free expansion and contraction of wood-block paving and flooring, channel-irons A, B, having springs X between them, are placed between the blocks 0 and wood or concrete E. In a modification, the iron B has a flange at the top end, on which the flange of the iron A rests. The bottom of the angle-iron A may be toothed to facilitate drainage. The iron B may consist of small lengths let into the portion E.
Patent GB-190116988-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self-acting Mules.
Inventor: CLEGG ROBERT
Filed: 1901-08-24
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,988. Clegg, R., and Clegg, J. Aug. 24. Mules.-Relates to improvements on the invention described in Specification No. 7530, A.D. 1900, in which the hacking-off is performed before the completion of the outward run. The narrow pulley g is situated on the opposite side of the loose pulley e from the fast pulley b, is formed in one piece with its own half of the clutch, and is mounted on a loose boss i, which carries also the pinion h for driving the rollers and carriage. The fast pulley b and rim pulley d, and also the second half of the clutch f, are keyed on the rim shaft. At the beginning of the outward run, the strap is on the fast pulley b, and, when the carriage has moved outwards sufficiently, a pivoted stop thereon depresses the lever r and moves the strap across the loose pulley on to the narrow pulley g. When the carriage is near the end of the stretch, the stop passes into. a depression r' in the lever r, and the strap moves wholly on to the loose pulley. The narrow pulley g is fitted with a gravity brake w, which is allowed to fall into engagement with the pulley, or is upheld therefrom by reason of a roller x on the end of a lever y on the axle of the strap fork lever engaging with a curved foot or projection z on the end of the brake. In a modification, the fast pulley and rim pulley are keyed on a sleeve, and the fast pulley drives through a clutch the rim shaft which carries the narrow pulley and the rim pinion; or the narrow pulley and one part of the clutch might be keyed on a sleeve, with the loose pulley between them, the sleeve being itself keyed on the rim shaft.
Patent GB-190119506-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tool Holder for Shaping Machines.
Inventor: DROGEMEYER CARL AUGUST
Filed: 1901-09-30
Granted: 1902-05-15
Abstract: 19,506. Drogemeyer, C. A., and Drogemeyer, E. Sept. 30. Shaping.-The tool-holder is arranged to allow the tool to cut in both directions, and comprises a block c pivoted on pins b in the tool-box a, and carrying a cylindrical tool-holder m. A plate o fitting the upper end of the holder has holes q, q<2>, into either of which a pin r may be inserted ro connect the plate to the tool-box. At each end of the stroke the block c is rocked by a pin f, lever e, and tappet rod d, to disengage the cutting-edge of the tool which has just acted, and to bring into operation another edge for cutting on the return stroke. At the same time the rocking of the block causes the plate o to turn to one side on the pin r, the movement being transmitted to the tool so that the edge which is not acting is prevented from rubbing. The pin r may be inserted in either of the holes q, q<2> to cause the plate and tool to turn in either direction, or it may be inserted in a hole q<1> to lock the plate to the block when the tool is not to turn. Worm gearing allows the tool to be set while working.
Patent GB-190120899-A (GB)
Title: Cushion Tire for Vehicle Wheels.
Inventor: JOHN WILLIAM HENRY ST
Filed: 1901-10-18
Granted: 1902-05-29
Abstract: 20,899. St. John, W. H. Oct. 18. Tyres, elastic other than pneumatic.-The tyre is formed by cementing to the rim A a rubber or like ring B, which is connected to a narrower outer ring D by wedge-shaped rubber or like cushions C placed at intervals. The rings and cushions are constructed in one piece.
Patent GB-190122701-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and Mattresses.
Inventor: KENMIR ERNEST CAWTHORNE
Filed: 1901-11-11
Granted: 1902-09-11
Abstract: 22,701. Kenmir, E. C. Nov. 11. Bedsteads; mattresses; cabinets; sideboards.- Relates to a mattress which can fold up into a cabinet or sideboard. The mattress frame is in two parts, hinged at a'; the head end is pivoted inside the sideboard &c. at b<1>. The wirework bottom consists of longitudinal or transverse coils ; it may be in two parts, connected along the line of the hinges a' by a transverse coil ; the foot end is connected to a bar C adjusted by bolts E. The legs F can fold under the foot end, which is then turned over the head end, both parts being then turned up on the pivots b<1>. The lid b' of the cabinet is hinged, and can be opened to facilitate storage of the bedding.
Patent GB-190202857-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Clockwork Movements.
Inventor: HENNEQUIN LOUIS ANATOLE AUGUST
Filed: 1902-02-04
Granted: 1903-03-04
Abstract: 2857. Hennequin, L. A. A. Feb. 4. Escapements; pendulums.-In one form of the invention a crank-pin M upon the last arbor of the going-train is connected by a spring R to a stifflyjointed arm L upon the pendulum F, so that the oscillations allow revolutions, and the revolutions impart impulses. In another form a rigid link B replacing the spring connects the crank-pin to a small pendulum G upon the main pendulum. In the first case limiting-pins g are provided for the arm L in case the oscillations acquire an excessive amplitude.
Patent GB-190203789-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Securing the Contents of Bottles and other Vessels.
Inventor: KATZ ALEXANDER DAVID
Filed: 1902-02-14
Granted: 1903-01-15
Abstract: 3789. Katz, A. D. Feb 14. Stoppers.-Relates to means for stoppering and securing the contents of bottles, jugs, cups, jars, &c., to enable them to be used by children for fetching beer or other liquor from public houses &c. Two flaps A, B, bent or hinged at a<3>, b<3> to lie over the mouth of the vessel, are pivoted by means of the hinge pins H<1>, H<2>, in eyes formed on the ring or clip C mounted on the neck of the vessel. The flap A is provided with a rubber or other stopper E, and the flap B with a lock F, preferably a spring lock, which can only be opened by a key. Two keys are intended to be employed, one being kept by the publican, and the other by the consumer. In the closing position, the flap B overlies the flap A, and the bolt f<2> of the lock is engaged in the loop or staple g on the flap A, the staple projecting into a slot in the flap B. The clip C is sprung on the neck with the pin H<2> omitted, the pin being afterwards inserted and bent at the end, as shown, to tighten and secure the clip.
Patent GB-190205190-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Switches and to Combinations of the same with Wall-plugs and the like.
Inventor: VANDAM ALBERT
Filed: 1902-03-01
Granted: 1903-01-29
Abstract: 5190. Vandam, A., and Marsh, T. H. March 1. Couplings; switches. -Relates to switches for wall plugs &c., the switch being independent of the plug. Figs. 2, 3, and 4 show a construction for a wall plug having concentric contacts. The base 1 carries the central socket 3 and a sleeve 9 separated by an insulating-sleeve 12. On the part 3 is pivoted a lever 2, which is adapted, when in the 'on' position, to make contact with springs 6 connected to one terminal 5. The other terminal 7 is permanently connected to the sleeve 9. On inserting the plug, the circuit is made or broken by operating the lever 2.
Patent GB-190206470-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Closing the Mouthpieces and Openings of Furnaces Retorts and other Vessels
Inventor: TIMMIS GEORGE HERBERT
Filed: 1902-03-17
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 6470. Timmis, G. H. March 17. Handhole doors and frames.-Relates to the closing of the mouthpieces and openings of furnaces, retorts, and other vessels. As applied to a D-shaped retort, the door or lid used to close the frame or mouthpiece of the retort is secured and fastened by the frame or cradle shown in Figs. 1 and 2. This cradle has two pins A, B, which drop into notches in lugs on the retort frames, or the cradles may be hinged at a suitable point to the retort frame, and held by a link or by a latch or catch. Pressure is applied by the screw C, or there may be more than one screw, or the screw may be replaced by a cam or other equivalent pressing device. Instead of a frame cradle, one, two, or more arms may be worked on and from one axial bar.
Patent GB-190212876-A (GB)
Title: "Improvements in Pneumatic Renovators" for Clothing, Fabrics and the like
Inventor: THURMAN JOHN STROTHER
Filed: 1902-06-05
Granted: 1902-07-10
Abstract: 12,876. Thurman, J. S. June 5. Cleaning fabrics, clothes, carpets, and the like.- A compressed-air pipe 12 is attached to a casing 1 by means of pivoted lugs 13, 14, and is also connected to it by a spring 15. A spray may be formed by means of suitable liquid supplied from a cup 17, which is provided with a pipe 19 for overcoming back pressure at the outlet. The dusty air passes up a pipe 6, lifts a flat valve 7, and enters a casing 1 and a dust-arresting bag 3 ; the dust is deposited, and the air passes through the material of the bag.